Alleged iPhone 5 USB Cable Confirms Miniature Port
Leaked photo shows Apple's next generation USB cable?
With the iPhone 5 pre-orders opening up in a matter of weeks, another leak may confirm previous rumors regarding a smaller, miniature dock connector. Unless there is some sort of elaborate conspiracy going on between third party accessory makers, it's probably safe to say the new iPhone is coming with a smaller dock connector and a whole new set of accessories.
An alleged next-generation Apple USB connector cable appeared in a leaked photo yesterday. With rumors of a similarly shaped 16-pin port for the new iPhone, iPad and iPad mini, we may be looking at the future of Apple's unique USB cables. Since the cable appears to be longer than standard Apple cables, some have suggested this cable may be a third-party creation based on Apple's plans.
The connector on the cable definitely matches up with earlier leaked photos, detailing two sides with 8 pins each. While the exact benefits of the smaller connector are still unknown, some speculate it will clip into devices with a looser connection, presumably similar to the MagSafe connectors currently used in the company's MacBooks.
Apple, contributing to the electronics industry since....uh....hm.....never.
Changing the connector is expensive to the consumer as you have to buy new cables; or even new accessories. The missing Start button (dumb move) is just an inconvenience that some 3rd party will most likely fix with some -free- utility.
Apple, contributing to the electronics industry since....uh....hm.....never.
Changing the connector is expensive to the consumer as you have to buy new cables; or even new accessories. The missing Start button (dumb move) is just an inconvenience that some 3rd party will most likely fix with some -free- utility.
The benefits are the millions it will make apple in licensing fees. The old connected was thin enough to not impact form factor decisions (though a smaller connector could help a *little"
this new connection is retarded
how about the fact that numerous devices such as speakers, vehicle connection cannot be used because of this port...what is apple thinking
is this the best apple could come up with as a new idea?
my iphone 4 will be my last apple product i will ever own
There's no reason you can't stream video and music over USB. Though maybe not high def video.
Video has proven pretty difficult to stream due to the massive amount of bandwidth required. That's why Thunderbolt has a dedicated channel for video.
It does seem silly but i think it sort of makes sense... if you go into the store (or online) to purchase an accessory for your Android phone you have like 10 brands for each item all with different designs and specifications. If you don't know exactly what you are looking for it could get confusing. Apple on the other hand, while they do have third party brands that make stuff, mostly sells their own stuff. Its much easier to just go in and grab the correct accessory if you can just get the Apple branded item. That way you know it's the right thing and it will work. More expensive though >.
Doesn't the connector and socket on the leaked look familiar? It's no accident. Compare them to the connector on the back of Apple TV2.
Yup. That's right. It is indeed a MicroUSB type B connector. It just have added connectors on the outside of the plug but any MicroUSB type B charger can be used to recharge the "new line" of Apple products.
It has been an absolute necessity for Apple to make this switch before 31/12-2012 when their dispensation to sell mobile devices with proprietary charging connector runs out in the EU.
It hardly matters if it's one or the other though as the "new line" of Apple products has a microUSB type AB receptable and thus accepts both types so as to being in accordance with the EU standards.